Top ranking US Law Firm is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner for an initial 4 month fixed-term contract, to join their fast-paced London office and provide strategic Human Resources direction and coaching to Lawyers, Management and Business Services for London and their European offices:  
* Hybrid working (3 office days)
* Highly competitive salary
* Superb employee benefits
The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner will proactively work alongside Office Managing Partners, Directors and client groups.
Senior Manager, HR Business Partner duties will include:
* Performance Management - Manage the evaluation process in client groups
* Employee Relations - Collaborate with Employee Relations team, the Firm’s General Counsel and external employment counsel to advise on complex ER issues from a local and firmwide perspective
* Talent Management - Facilitate the development of the strategy and tactical plan for career development. 
* Organisational Design, Development and Training - Provide expertise on organisational design and efficiency and assess needs to create solutions in collaboration with the Talent Development team.
* European Offices - Counsel and coach on HR matters within the European offices as required. 
Senior Manager, HR Business Partnerdesired experience :
* CIPD highly desirable
* Degree education preferred in Human Resources or related field
* 5 years+ HR management experience (ideally in a Law Firm) encompassing ER, performance management, recruitment, budgeting and reporting
* Knowledge of HR Systems (e.g. Workday) and other office software
* Proven experience of employment and project management skills